Accounting Team Leader (RR000085)

Manage a portfolio of overseas clients in a variety of industries.  

Review and deliver high quality management and statutory accounts.  

Ensure all day-to-day matters required to be completed are performed in a timely and satisfactory manner.  

Work closely with BDO network to ensure that accounting records are accurate and transactions and activity within the portfolio are understood and incorporated into the disclosures as appropriate.  

Manage the account payables cycle and conduct payment runs as and when requested by the clients. 

Liaise with clients to ensure efficient delivery of output and meet client service expectations.  

Effectively delegate and assign tasks to team members, monitor and control workload of team members as well as chargeable hours.  

Ensure policies and procedures of the Company are adhered to.  

Be aware of risk exposure and promptly escalate issues arising to other members of the Management team.  

Assist in new processes and system implementation when required. 

Take ownership of various aspects of team management including, inter alia, leaves management, personal and professional development of team members.  

Deliver project reports and SLA & KPI measurements. 

Degree in Accounting or equivalent 

Professional qualifications ACCA/ACA Level 2required. 

At least 2-4 years of experience in Accountingand/or Auditing.  

Holds relevant experience in leading teams 

Excellent knowledge of International Accounting Standards and UK GAAP. 

Sound knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel. 

Good people management and leadership skills. 

Good interpersonal, communication skills and ability to interact with staff at all levels and other stakeholders.  

Proven ability of expressing technical and complex issues, both in writing and orally. 

Flexible and able to work across several different time zones to meet client demands.  

Being proactive, independent, and able to work under pressure.  

Good stakeholder management skills. 

Good knowledge of data protection and GDPR.  

Ability to manage within budgetary and time constraints while providing a high-level of client satisfaction.  

Well organised and a track record of working to tight deadlines.  

Attention to details with a strong control mindset.  

Complements formal training with self-learning.  

Has a proactive mindset and can work autonomously with minimal supervision.  

Understand principles and systems of sales/purchases. 

Ability to understand invoices and post accurately on different accounting platforms. 

Good understanding of bookkeeping transactions. 

Understanding of Financial accounts preparation. 

Good Knowledge of Month End Adjustment.  

Knowledge of variance analysis.